Role of Judges:
To apply the law - independent judiciary
Criminal courts = the jury decide, judge passes the sentence
Civil courts = judge decide the issue of liability + damages and passes the sentence
Reform Act 2005 changes:
Superior judges separate from parliament - independent judiciary
Role of lord chancellor - minister of justice
Hierarchy:
Supreme court = Justices Of The Supreme Court
Court of Appeal = Lords Justices Of Appeal
High Court = High Court Judges
Crown court = Circuit Judges, District Judges, Recorders
County court = Circuit Judges, District Judges, Recorders
Magistrates court = District Judges
Selection of judges:
Pre constitutional reform act 2005:
Lord Chancellor = selected judges based on opinions of existing judges, decided on who to
appoint, invited those to become judges
Post constitutional reform act 2005:
Appointments by judicial appointments commission + advertised to apply, separate from
political influence
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller libby2. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.95. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
